Facebook debuts at #1 edging out Dorcy for the top spot on the official US Proven Sires list in August 2014. Dorcy increases 51 points to +2318 TPI. With the addition of 240 daughters, his production proof moves ahead of former #1 Robust, who also increased 23 points to 2347, with the addition of 81 daughters in his production proof. Also showing a significant increase, with additional daughter information, was AltaGreatest, who moves into the #4 proven TPI sire position at +2330. Bookem holds steady at #5 with 859 more daughters added to his production proof and a TPI of +2319. The biggest surprise, AltaFairway, comes in at +2263, 149 points higher than his genomic proof to take the #6 proven sire ranking. Making the jump from #16 in April to #7 this proof round is Myrle, with the addition of 24 daughters in his production proof and 86 daughters in his type evaluation. Myrle now stands at +2251 TPI. Junior is a relatively unexpected sire who debuts at #8, with a TPI of +2243. Although Massey has remained in the top 10 proven TPI sires for over two years now, he drops from the #4 spot to #9. Rounding out the top 10 proven sires is another new release sire, Grafeeti, his TPI is +2226.
Rank Name Sire Stack GTPI PTAT Cow Family A.I. Station
1 BUTZ-HILL SUPERSIRE 1757-ET Supersire x Man-O-Man x Dolman 2607 3.17 Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy Jetstream
2 ZAHBULLS UNO GULLIVER Numero Uno x Dorcy x Toystory 2597 3.63 Johnan Toystory Glitter Alta
3 EDG RUBY MOGUL 1336-ET Mogul x Robust x Planet 2577 2.76 Snow-N Denises Dellia Jetstream
4 VIEUXSAULE FLAME-ET Numero Uno x Freddie x Bolton 2561 2.91 Vieuxsaule Allen Dragonfly Semex
5 VIEW-HOME MONTEREY-ET McCutchen x Robust x Zenith 2547 3.67 Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy ABS
6 COOKIECUTTER PETRON HALOGEN Petrone x Man O Man x Goldwyn 2546 2.86 Snow-N Denises Dellia Select
7 MORNINGVIEW MCC KINGBOY-ET McCutchen x Super x Shottle 2545 3.95 Whittier-Farms Lead Mae Select
8 COYNE-FARMS JABIR-ET Facebook x Freddie x Ramos 2531 2.63 Coyne-Farms Ramos Jelly Semex
9 BACON-HILL MONTROSS-ET Mogul x Bolton x Rolex 2525 3.05 Pasen Mascot Marble Select
10 S-S-I SUPERSIRE MAGICDAY-ET Supersire x Shamrock x Shottle 2523 2.83 Lynmead Celsius Minnow Select
11 DE-SU SS HONEYBEE 11569-ET Supersire x Bookem x Shottle 2522 3.07 Sully Shottle May Select
12 S-S-I MAURICE HEADWAY-ET Maurice x Man O Man x Goldwyn 2521 3.23 Snow-N Denises Dellia Select
13 MATT-DARI MOGUL PAYTON-ET Mogul x Man O Man x Shottle 2513 2.69 Straussdale Blackstar Pansy Acceler
14 RICHMOND-FD EL BOMBERO-ET Numero Uno x Super x Baxter 2513 3.15 Richmond-FD Barbie Semex
15 LARCREST COMMANDER-ET Mogul x Observer x Ramos 2510 3.54 Larcrest Cosmpolitan ABS
16 DE-SU SHAN VOTTO 11607-ET Man-O-Shan x Meteor x Oman 2508 3.53 Wa-Del RC Blckstar Molly Select
17 MR MOVIESTAR MARDI GRAS-ET Mogul x Planet x Shottle 2505 2.88 Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy Jetstream
18 COYNE-FARMS JETSET-ET Facebook x Freddie x Ramos 2501 2.36 Coyne-Farms Ramos Jelly Semex
19 S-S-I MOGUL REFLECTOR Mogul x Super x Ramos 2500 2.99 Clear-Echo Hershl D-Rac 822 Select
20 MR WELCOME SSI UNO TATUM-ET Numero Uno x Colby x FBI 2499 3.05 Clear-Echo 2635 Bol 1204 Select
21 CLEAR-ECHO LEXOR RACER-ET Lexor x Observer x Ramos 2497 2.94 Clear-Echo Hershl D-Rac 822 Acceler
22 SANDY-VALLEY SS DETER-ET Supersire x Meteor x Sandy 2496 3.34 Snow-N Denises Dellia Select
23 FARNEAR FREEDOM FOOLS-ET Supersire x Freddie x Shottle 2495 2.11 Ms Kingstead Chief Adeen Select
24 SIEMERS MOGUL REAL-SEAL-ET Mogul x Observer x Ramos 2492 3.28 Clear-Echo Hershl D-Rac 822 Select
25 EDG GEN SS 1418-ET Supersire x Freddie x Jetstream 2492 2.76 Morningview Converse Judy Jetstream
26 SANDY-VALLEY CASPIAN-ET Supersire x Man O Man x Mac 2488 2.4 Ralma Juror Faith Select
27 MELARRY NUMERO UNO MATT-ET Numero Uno x Explode x Baxter 2488 3.34 Happke Explode Mally Alta
28 COYNE-FARMS JACEY CRI-ET Iota x Massey x Ramos 2487 2.74 Coyne-Farms Ramos Jelly Genex
29 DE-SU LTM PONDER 11345-ET Lithium x Russel x Wizard 2487 2.33 Pen-Col Mascot Deanna Select
30 DE-SU NOMINEE-ET Numero Uno x Massey x Ramos 2487 2.37 Coyne-Farms Ramos Jelly Semex
31 L-L-M-DAIRY PRESIDENT-ET Numero Uno x Million x Jetstream 2486 3.07 L-L-M-Diary Rudolph Pilgrim Semex
32 S-S-I MOGUL DEFENDER-ET Mogul x Man O Man x Durham 2485 3.55 Windsor-Manor Rud Zip Select
33 SIEMERS MOGUL PETY Mogul x Explode x Mac 2485 3.65 Welcome Goldwyn Penya Select
34 DE-SU 11620 NIRVANA-ET Mogul x Planet x Shottle 2485 2.8 De-Su Marshal Georgia ABS
35 EILDON-TWEED CHOPS-ET Mogul x Man O Man x Mac 2484 3.58 Tidy-Brook Sally Ned Boy Acceler
36 DE-SU LTM RODGERS 11379-ET Lithium x Russel x Wizard 2483 1.92 Pen-Col Mascot Deanna Select
37 WINNING-WAY MOONRAKER Mogul x Baxter x Oman 2474 2.49 Peticote Mascot Mayday ABS
38 DE-SU MG DAVINCI 11288-ET Mogul x Watson x Oman 2473 2.91 Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy Select
39 ZIMMERVIEW MOGUL BUTLER-ET Mogul x Planet x Lynch 2473 2.77 Pen-Col Mascot Deanna Select
40 WA-DEL MOGUL BRYANT-ET Mogul x Super x Shottle 2471 3.84 Locker-Lane Rulph Brittany Semex
41 COOL-LAWN MIXER KUHN-ET Mogul x Man O Man x BWM Leader 2468 2.98 Morningview Rudy Pintail Acceler
42 KERNDTWAY KINGPIN-ET McCutchen x Observer x Shottle 2467 3.76 Kerndtway Jolt Daisy Select
43 MR NUMERO UNO ST-LOUIS-ET Numero Uno x Shot Al x Ramos 2465 3.17 Beachlawn Bell Cleitus Pro Select
44 SEAGULL-BAY SUPERSIRE-ET Robust x Planet x Shottle 2464 2.37 Wesswood-HC Rudy Missy Select
45 DE-SU 11491 FOSTER-TW Mogul x Ramos x Shottle 2463 2.51 De-Su Marshal Georgia ABS
46 KELLERCREST LANCOME-ET Epic x Man O Man x Toystory 2463 3.18 Kellercrest Winken Lynn Acceler
47 MR WELCOME HILL TANGO-ET Hill x Colby x FBI 2462 3.16 Clear-Echo 2635 Bol 1204 Genex
48 NORTH-ECHO NUMERO UNITE-ET Numero Uno x Bookem x Form Bret 2461 2.33 Pen-Col Mascot Deanna Select
49 FARNEAR-BH MR MCGIRT-ET Mogul x Domain x Shottle 2458 2.9 Sully Shottle May Select
50 CLEAR-ECHO ALTAPRIMO-ET Numero Uno x Man O Man x Laudan 2457 2.49 Clear-Echo Hershl D-Rac 822 Alta
With four new release sires in the top 10, it certainly confirms that the rate of genetic advancement is continuing at a record pace.
Notable New Proven Sires:
Facebook
Marbri Facebook
200HO03753
Man-O-Man x Airraid x Shottle
Sire: Long-Langs Oman Oman VG-86
Dam: Serenityhill Airraid Fawn
MGS: Sildahl Airraid EX-94
MGD: Marbri Shottle Fiona-Ets
MGGS: Picston Shottle EX-95
MGGD: Gleneil Finley Fair Isle
Debuting at #1 on the proven sires list is Marbri Facebook. Facebook actually increased his numbers from his last genomic proof increasing 78 TPI points to +2356. With 172 pounds of fat and protein, he stands out as a production improver. The area demonstrating the greatest improvement over his genomic numbers is his feet and legs with an increase from +0.39 to +2.09 FLC. Though there are only 39 classified daughters in 26 herds, they seem to be delivering as expected. Facebook daughters are tall and dairy with adequate strength and body depth. He will need to be protected on pins as his genomic test, sire stack and daughter information all confirm his high pins. Heavily used as a sire of sons, Facebook’s most-notable sons are MR Lookout P Enforcer (Read more: The 12 Holstein Sires to Maximize Genetic Gain), Coyne-Farms Jabir and Wind-N-Tail FB Dalton.
AltaFairway
Opsal Altafairway
011HO10908
Planet x O Man x Morty
Sire: Ensenada Taboo Planet EX-90
Dam: Opsal O Man Fantasy EX-93 GMD DOM
MGS: O-Bee Manfred Justice EX-94
MGD: Opsal Morty Fantasia EX-92
MGGS: Stouder Morty GM
MGGD: Opsal Winchester Faith EX-90 GMD
With no sons at any A.I. units currently, it’s easy to say that no one was expecting AltaFairway to make it into the top 10 proven sires. This Planet son out of Opsal O Man Fantasy 2E-93, one of the three highest classified O Man daughters, is now over 215,000 lifetime. With 107 daughters in 49 herds in his type proof and 302 daughters in 71 herds in his production proof, AltaFairway can be expected to hold on to these substantial numbers since his current evaluation is 11% higher than his DGV’s. AltaFairway is a high fertility, production specialist that will sire strong mammary systems and functional conformation. He will certainly need protected on his Feet & Legs, specifically his foot angle and leg curvature.
Junior
Ovina Juletta Junior
001HO10219
Freddie x Toystory x Boliver
Sire: Badger-Bluff Fanny Freddie
Dam: Co-Op Tstory Julettarose VG-85
MGS: Jenny-Lou Mrshl Toystory
MGD: Ridge-Heights Evelyn Cri EX-90 DOM
MGGS: End-Road PVF Boliver EX-95
MGGD: Ridge-Heights Entry EX-90 GMD DOM
Another relatively unexpected sire, based on his initial genomic proof at +2143 TPI, Junior comes up big at +2243. TPI, with 135 daughters in his production proof and 78 in his type proof. His official proof is 5% higher than his genomic proof. With very few progeny genomically tested, it is easy to say that this sire was missed, even though he was part of the Co-op breeding program at Genex. At over 2500 lbs of milk and 114 lbs of combined fat and protein, Junior is certainly a production sire who also transmits significant udder improvement. Junior will need to be protected on his Feet & Legs, specifically his foot angle, his angularity and his high pins.
Grafeeti
Ladys-Manor Rd Grafeeti
007HO10848
Freddie x Goldwyn x Debut
Sire: Badger-Bluff Fanny Freddie
Dam: Ladys-Manor Ruby D Grace EX-92
MGS: Braedale Goldwyn GP-84
MGD: Ladys-Manor Ruby D EX-90 GMD DOM
MGGS: Rickland Mandel Debut
MGGD: Ladys-Manor Ruby Jen EX-94 2E GMD DOM
From the Ladys-Manor Ruby Jen TV EX-94 2E GMD DOM family and three generations in a row of EX high production cows, Grafeeti is not a surprise at the top of the lists. With many sons and daughters already testing high and well above parent average, Grafeeti’s debut near the top of the charts was expected. Another early Freddie son, Grafeeti is from the same family that produced Shamrock. While, unlike AltaFairway and Junior, who exceeded their initial genomic tests, Grafeeti’s extremely high parent average had him at +2316 TPI back in August of 2011. He now finds himself at +2226 with 261 daughters in his production proof and 82 daughters in his type evaluation. Typical Grafeeti daughters have high components but not necessarily high milk. They have an extremely strong mammary systems, with good feet and legs that can be a touch straight. He will need protecting on his overall body depth and stature.
Genomic News
The genomic TPI list introduces a totally new top 10…
Herd Count Official GLPI DGV LPI PA LPI GPA LPI
Alta 4 1022 1085 969 1043
Claynook 3 969 982 1018 995
Comestar 3 1436 1368 1507 1418
Gen-I-Beq 5 1658 1701 1800 1737
Gillette 3 771 692 1045 819
Lorka 3 1239 1190 1181 1187
Stanton 6 781 737 1383 970
Velthuis 3 1369 1280 1756 1452
Since these sires are all under a year of age, they have yet to have semen available. The following would be the top 10 genomic sires with either semen available or available shortly.
Herd Count DGV vs. Official PA vs. Official GPA Vs. Official
Alta 4 63 -53 21
Claynook 3 13 49 26
Comestar 3 -68 71 -18
Gen-I-Beq 5 43 142 79
Gillette 3 -79 273 48
Lorka 3 -49 -58 -52
Stanton 6 -43 603 189
Velthuis 3 -88 387 83
Notable Genomic Sires:
Silver
SEAGULL-BAY SILVER
HOUSAM72156794
029HO17573
MOGUL x SNOWMAN x PLANET
Sire: Mountfield Ssi Dcy Mogul
Dam: Seagull-Bay Snow Darling
MGS: Flevo Genetics Snowman
MGD: Ammon-Peachey Shauna VG-87
MGGS: Ensenada Taboo PlanetEX-90
MGGD: Pine-Tree Martha Sheen VG-86 DOM
Since Supersire put Seagull-Bay on the map (Read more: Charting the Right Course at Seagull Bay Dairy), everyone has been watching to see just who would be the next impact sire from this genomically gifted Rudy Missy family. Now comes Silver who might have an even greater impact than Supersire has had. Silver is a Mogul from the Snowman sister to Supersire. Like Supersire, Silver has the ability to leave extreme production. Moreover, just like Supersire, he will have a significant impact as a sire of sons as well. Ranking in the top 1% of the breed for Milk, Fat, Protein, Type, and Udders tells you that Silver is going to make a lot of noise before everything is said and done.
Supershot
COGENT SUPERSHOT
HONLDM755898903
224HO02881
SUPERSIRE x SUPERSTITION x SHOTTLE
Sire: Seagull-Bay Supersire
Dam: Super-Classic Shot VG-86
MGS: Charlesdale Superstition
MGD: Classicshot VG-87
MGGS: Picston Shottle EX-95
MGGD: Clas Touch VG-86
Looking for a shot of production? Then Supershot will score well for you. The pedigree behind Supershot is certainly not well known among breeders, since the last 5 of his eight generations come from Dutch breeding. Behind that is the US cow family at Vir-Clar Holsteins, tracing through the highly acclaimed Tirsvad Patron Claire EX92. He hails from the same line as the famous Koepon Classy’s and Anderstrup Claire family, known worldwide for its ability to breed high-ranking females and bulls on numerous different bases. Supershot has an extremely high genomic test, and his pedigree indicates that he should be able to sire those extreme production daughters many breeders are looking for. Supershot should be protected on milking speed and dairy strength.
Draco 15006
MR Delicious Coin 15006
151HO00698
Cashcoin x Robust x Planet
Sire: Farnear-Tbr-Bh Cashcoin
Dam: Miss Ocd Robst Delicious VG-86 DOM
MGS: Roylane Socra Robus
MGD: OCD Planet Danica EX-93 DOM
MGGS: Ensenada Taboo Planet EX-90
MGGD: Miss Elegant Delight-ET VG-88 DOM
Draco 15006 is and early Cashcoin son from Miss OCD Robst Delicious-ET VG-86 the former No.1 cow on the Locator List. Even with an outstanding parent average, Draco 15006 DGV’s exceed his parent average by almost 10%. Something unheard of for a sire at this level. Also, it is interesting to note that, though many genomic young sires from top TPI females get the majority of their genetics from their maternal line, Draco 15006 actually gets a larger contribution from his sire than from his dam. This is a strong indicator of sires that hold their numbers (Read more: The 12 Genomic Sires Most Likely to Top the Proven TPI List in April 2016 and The Genomic Roller Coaster – Hold on it’s going to be a bumpy). Look for Draco 15006 to sire extreme production, with strong type and solid health and fertility. He will need to be protected on his feet & legs, specifically his foot angle and heal depth, as well as on his dairy strength/body depth.
Delta
Mr Mogul Delta 1427
203HO01468
Mogul x Robust x Planet
Sire: Mountfield Ssi Dcy Mogul
Dam: Miss Ocd Robst Delicious VG-86 DOM
MGS: Roylane Socra Robust
MGD: OCD Planet Danica EX-93 DOM
MGGS: Ensenada Taboo Planet EX-90
MGGD: Miss Elegant Delight-ET VG-88 DOM
Delta is a Mogul brother to Draco and is from the WINDSOR-MANOR RUD ZIP-ET 3E 95 GMD DOM family. Delta offers extreme health and fertility traits with solid type and substantial production. Breeders who are looking for tall framey two-year-olds will certainly not want to use Delta, but he does offer significant udder improvement. Delta is among the breed leaders for productive life.
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